Originally posted to Voyageurs Soccer Talk message board.

A-League Toronto Lynx vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
by Rocket Robin

Result of the A-League game between Toronto Lynx and Pittsburgh Riverhounds played Sunday June 3rd, 2001 at 4:00pm at Varsity Stadium.

60 minutes...Lynx David DiPlacido GOAL...DiPlacido standing even with left post blasts 10 yard shot to center of net. Lyndon Hooper had pushed him a through pass in the box from 15 yards out.

Final Score:....Toronto Lynx....1...Pittsburgh Riverhounds...0

The Lynx dominated the game outshooting the visitors 13-3 in the first half alone but couldn't score.

Lynx goalie Theo Zagar saved the game at 79 minutes when defender Joe Mattacchione gave the ball away and Riverhound forward David Flavius had point blank 15 yard shot blocked by sliding goalie. The defenders were able to block the rebound shot as well.

Attendance was not announced but was estimated at 600.
It was raining at gametime and although it eventually stopped, it poured again at the 65 minute mark. [I heard at the CPSL North York Astros game tonight that Brampton Hitmen drew 900 to their inaugral home game].

Lynx should have scored at least 3 goals for that elusive bonus point but deserved the win. They are back to a 2-2 record and should eventually pass Riverhounds if this is the best Pittsburgh can do.

The Pittsburgh media equalled Toronto's. The Sun and Star weren't here. The Star did their once a year hatchet job on the Lynx last week and we may not see them again. Geez you think the journalists have to sit in the rain!!

Rocket Robin
robing@eol.ca